NASCAR adjusts Pocono race start time with Prime Video's help
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
NASCAR moved the start time of last weekend's race at Pocono up by two hours, a change facilitated by Prime Video's streaming flexibility. This adjustment allowed all 400 miles and 160 laps of racing to be completed without issues. The decision received praise from analysts Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty on the show Inside the Race, highlighting NASCAR's proactive approach to scheduling. The adjustment is seen as a positive move towards accommodating fans and enhancing the viewing experience.
- •NASCAR moved the race start time up by two hours.
- •The adjustment was enabled by Prime Video's streaming service.
- •All 400 miles and 160 laps of racing were completed.
- •Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty praised the decision on Inside the Race.
- 2:21 AMMotorsport.com — 'Inside the Race' praises NASCAR and Prime for Pocono start time adjustments
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'Inside the Race' praises NASCAR and Prime for Pocono start time adjustments
"In a rare move, NASCAR moved the start time for last weekend's race at Pocono up a full two hours, which they were only able to do thanks to flexibility provided by Prime Video as a streaming service. On this week's edition of Inside the Race, both Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty praised NASCAR and Prime for the proactive measure, which allowed for all 400 miles/160 laps of racing to take place ...Keep reading
"NASCAR and Prime moved the start of the Pocono race up two full hours, narrowly avoiding late-afternoon showers
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 19, 2026, 2:21 AM'Inside the Race' praises NASCAR and Prime for Pocono start time adjustments
In a rare move, NASCAR moved the start time for last weekend's race at Pocono up a full two hours, which they were only able to do thanks to flexibility provided by Prime Video as a streaming service. On this week's edition of Inside the Race, both Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty praised NASCAR and Prime for the proactive measure, which allowed for all 400 miles/160 laps of racing to take place ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:21 AM'Inside the Race' praises NASCAR and Prime for Pocono start time adjustments
NASCAR and Prime moved the start of the Pocono race up two full hours, narrowly avoiding late-afternoon showers
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